Best Chocolate Glass Frosting Recipes

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CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 7m

Yield about 1 pound (enough for 12 cupcakes)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl and place over a small pan of barely simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the melted chocolate to the vanilla frosting and stir until smooth.

BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found!

Provided by Michelle Ann

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter, melted
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

CHOCOLATE GLASS FROSTING



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Great, quick recipe that doesn't use powdered sugar. I sometimes poke holes in the cake to let some of the frosting seep into it.

Provided by Grandma Deb

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except vanilla in medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
  • Spread over warm chocolate sheet cake or 9x13 cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 75.3, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.7, Protein 0.6

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Add chocolate to everything from cupcakes to brownies with this handy chocolate frosting recipe. Fudgy frosting is the ideal accompaniment to Martha's Ultimate Chocolate Cake. With only five ingredients, this chocolate frosting recipe is so easy you'll want to spread it on every dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup Valrhona cocoa powder
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder. Add butter, milk, and vanilla; stir until smooth and free of lumps.

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